Manager - Design

About Zinnov

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:

• Where should we invest?

• How do we scale globally?

• What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.

At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.

Why Corporate Functions? 

Zinnov’s Corporate Functions teams power how the firm delivers at scale—building the internal engine behind high-growth, high-impact work. You’ll get:

• Direct contribution to running and scaling operations that matter—spanning HR & compliance, talent acquisition, marketing, employer branding, facilities/infra, learning & development, and finance & compliance, whichever one you’re here for.
• Exposure to operating models where Zinnov provides end-to-end enablement building the internal operating engine, employee experience, and scalable processes.
• A highly cross-functional environment—working closely with delivery/PMO and domain teams to drive consistent execution and employee experience at scale. 

About the Role 

As Manager – Design, you will shape and scale Zinnov’s end-to-end brand experience across digital, social, content, video, and events. This role blends creative leadership with operational excellence—owning design and video production, driving content programs, and ensuring seamless campaign execution that elevates Zinnov’s visual identity and strengthens brand consistency across channels. 

You will lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary creative team, partner closely with internal stakeholders, manage external vendors, and build scalable workflows that improve speed, quality, and impact. 

What You’ll Do 

Team Leadership

•  Lead, manage, and mentor a team across creative design, video, tech, and production support.
•  Build a culture of collaboration,high standards, and continuous improvement—balancing creativity with execution discipline. 

Creative Production & Campaign Delivery 

• Own the creation of high-quality brand assets: social media creatives, digital campaigns, whitepapers, infographics, event collateral, and experiential marketing materials.
• Ensure work is on-brand, on-time, and aligned to business priorities and marketing calendars.

Video & Multimedia

• Lead the video production pod—conceptualize, storyboard/script, and deliver high-quality videos across platforms.
•  Improve repeatability through formats, templates, and production workflows (pre-production to post-production).

Brand Stewardship

• Safeguard and evolve Zinnov’s visual identity and brand experience across touchpoints—digital, print, and on-ground experiences. 
•  Build and maintain guidelines, templates, and review mechanisms to improve brand consistency at scale. 

Event & Conference Creative Support

• Lead creative design and marketing operations for conferences, summits, CXO engagements, and large-scale experiential initiatives.
•  Partner with events and marketing teams to deliver cohesive experiences—from identity to on-ground execution.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate briefs into crisp creative direction and outcomes.
•  Manage external vendors/partners for quality, timelines, and cost efficiency; ensure smooth coordination end-to-end.

Process, Efficiency & Metrics 

• Build scalable workflows, intake systems, prioritization norms, and review cadences for the creative function.
• Track output and performance metrics (turnaround time, quality, rework, delivery predictability) to improve operations.

Embracing New-Age AI Tools

• Leverage generative AI tools to accelerate design, content, and video workflows without compromising quality.
• Experiment with emerging tools (design, editing, automation, personalization) to create differentiated brand experiences.
• Champion responsible use of AI and upskill the team on future-ready creative practices. 

What You Bring 

Qualifications & Experience

•  7–10 years of experience in marketing, creative operations, or brand management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong portfolio across design and video projects; B2B brand experience is a plus.
• Experience delivering across multiple formats/channels—digital campaigns, social, content, and events. 

Key Skills

• Strong creative judgement with an execution-first mindset—able to balance brand craft with speed and delivery.
•  People leadership: coaching, prioritization, and building high-performing creative teams.
• Strong storytelling and ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling narratives.
•  Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration; confident influencing without authority.
•  Vendor management and production operations discipline—timelines, quality controls, and cost stewardship. 
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with high standards and evolving priorities. 

What Success Looks Like – Corporate Functions 

• Zinnov’sbrand presence becomes sharper and more consistent—across digital, content, video, and events.
• Creative output scales with predictability—faster turnaround, lower rework, and higher quality bar.
•  Stakeholders experience crisp collaboration—clear briefs, aligned expectations, and on-time delivery.
•  Video and design production becomes repeatable and efficient—strong workflows, formats, and measurable impact. 
• The team adopts modern tools and practices responsibly—improving speed and differentiation without losing craft. 

If you enjoy owning the brand experience end-to-end, building scalable creative systems, and leading a team that delivers high-visibility work with consistency and craft — this role offers both impact and progression. 

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.